civil servant 

An employee of the state who is rarely civil or a servant of the people. Politically correct to the nth degree, usually to the exclusion of common sense and proportion. Protected from the ravages of the commercial world by contracts written by other civil servants, minimal working hours, maximum holidays and generous pensions all at the expense of taxpayers actually working and being productive in the private sector are the norm. Often on sick leave, obstensibly because of "stress", but if actually at work most likely to be having a coffee, emailing friends, and convening pointless meetings where nothing gets decided and actions are not acted on.

Nice work if you can get it, and if you do its a job for life, as no matter how incompetent, lazy or just plain stupid you are, its almost impossible to get fired. Brilliant.

Ask people to word-associate with 'Civil Servant', and you might get things like 'grey suit', 'bowler hat', 'faceless bureaucrat' and 'lazy incompetent boring waste of taxpayers' money'. And that's just from female ex-Prime Ministers.

civil servant by A civil servant June 23, 2006

Sacramento Civil Servant

The boogeyman of Northern California, this character has taken the form of various characterso ver time, including a demon, spirit, human and animal. It is said that he is virtually indestructible and roams the earth in the name of evil. There are several tales involving the Civil Servant, and they have a common theme- if a child misbehaves, then the Sacramento Civil Servant will get them and put them in his sack.

Not much is knonwn of the true origin of these stories. Some claim they were tall-tales spun by nomadic Lebanese immigrants wandering about Northern California at the turn of the 20th century. Others assert the stories are more recent, and are the work of a vindictive communist.

Borgnine, if you don't behave, the Sacramento Civil Servant will take you away!

If the Sacramento Civil Servant offers to trade you something, do not accept! His motive is pure evil!

Sacramento Civil Servant by NVA Barry January 21, 2006

Civic Servant 

The term "civic servant" is not commonly used or recognized as a distinct concept in the same way as "civil servant." However, we can infer a possible meaning based on the individual words.

A "civil servant" refers to a person who is employed to perform administrative or public service duties in government.

On the other hand, a "civic servant" could be interpreted as an individual who is actively engaged in serving their community or society in a broader sense. While not an official term, it may refer to someone who voluntarily contributes their time, skills, or resources to promote the well-being of their community. Civic servants often participate in community development initiatives, charitable activities, advocacy for social causes, or local governance. They may serve on community boards, volunteer organizations, or engage in grassroots efforts to bring about positive change.

In essence, the distinction between a "civic servant" and a "civil servant" lies in the nature of their service. Civil servants are employees of the government, working within the established bureaucratic structures, while civic servants are individuals who actively dedicate themselves to the betterment of their community, regardless of their employment status or association with official institutions.

John has dedicated countless hours as a civic servant, volunteering at the local shelter, organizing community clean-ups, and advocating for affordable housing in his neighborhood.

Civic Servant by Civic Servant July 6, 2023